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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION 480-4
DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
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(Elementary-Synergy Module only)
Intersession, 1991 ?
Instructor: ?
Marlene Mardoche Varga
(May 27 - June 14 daily) ?
Phone: ?
291-3251
Location: L'université du Québec a Trois Rivières
PREREQUISITE
Educ. 401/402 or equivalent. Instruction given in French and English. Knowledge of French
at least equivalent to Fr.206 or with permission of the instructor.
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION
This course deals with a variety of approaches, teaching strategies and curricula for teaching
French as a second language in elementary schools.
OBJECTIVES
The participant will acquire a better understanding of the theories, approaches and
methodology in the teaching of French as a second language; study aspects and application of
current curriculum (linguistic and cultural) and course materials used in programs for
French as a second language in British Columbia; study and practise teaching techniques;
acquire skills in evaluating second language teaching and learning. The focus will be on
practical application of the above. As well, there will be a component to improve linguistic
competence and gain cultural awareness in a francophone environment.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
Theories and approaches in learning a second language
Teaching strategies with emphasis on communication and interaction
Evaluation techniques
The curriculum and commercial programs in B.C.
Lesson-planning / Unit-planning
Language classes
Social and Cultural activities / Excursions
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance and participation
Oral presentations based on teaching one or more of the four skills
Design of a pupil evaluation
Design of a centre
One unit plan (a short sequence of activities/lessons)
Community work
REQUIRED READING
Ministry of Education. 1990.
B.C. Curriculum Guide for the Teaching of French as a Second
Language.
Victoria, B.C. (will be provided).
Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers. 1989.
National Core French Study
(the
Preamble). (will
be provided)
Rivers, Wilga M. (1987).
Interactive Language Teaching.
Cambridge University Press.